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legally

/ˈliːɡəli/adverb3 syllables

Legally means: by law; conforming to the law.

Synonyms for legally9

adverb, as in by law; conforming to the law

lawfully, de jure

also used for legally

legitimately, licitly, illegally, criminally, forbiddenly, illegitimately, legalistically

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What does legally mean?2

adverb

1

by law; conforming to the law“we are lawfully wedded now”

2

in a legal manner“he acted legally”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with legally?1

four syllables

illegally
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Legally in a sentence

  • Some countries legally require tithes, taxing church members on behalf of the church.mollydot
  • Legally, that house doesn't belong to you anymore.rul
  • I thought that you said that you could legally drive a bus.CK
  • I don't know how to legally get around those regulations.CK
  • I thought you said you could legally drive a bus.CK
  • A tenancy agreement is a legally binding document between a landlord and their tenant.patgfisher
  • I want to be able to do it legally.CM
  • Fadil is legally responsible for what he did.OsoHombre

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